Personal Injury, Motor Vehicle Accidents & Workers’ Compensation

Have you been injured at work, in a motor vehicle accident, or in a public space such as a shopping centre or park?

Personal injuries can cause an enormous amount of stress. From the worry of having time off work, attending appointments and mounting medical bills. It can be hard to find the time to focus on your recovery.

Dealing with an insurance company is probably the last thing you want to do when you’ve been injured, however it is important that you consider the financial impact of your injury and ensure that you are properly compensated.

If you’ve been injured at work, on the roads or in a public space, it can be difficult to know where to start. Compensation claims can be difficult to navigate and can become lengthy ordeals, without the right guidance.

It is imperative to your claim that you don’t miss the strict time limits that are imposed by law and attend the right medical specialists at the right times.

Trust the experts

When you’re considering the impact of your injury on your life and your family, it’s vital that you get the right advice.

An experienced personal injury lawyer can assist you in achieving the best possible outcome. Hammond Legal are here to alleviate the stress of dealing with insurers and guide you through the complex process of obtaining financial compensation for your loss and injuries.

At Hammond Legal we understand every claim is different. Our solicitors have a wide range of experience in dealing with all types of personal injury claims including:

Workers’ compensation

Motor vehicle accident

Public liability

Criminal injuries compensation

Sexual abuse claims

Hammond Legal’s lawyers are mobile, will make home visits, hospital visits or meet at a place of your choosing.

Need assistance?

If you have been injured and believe you are entitled to compensation, contact us today on (08) 6311 7080 Alternatively, click the link below to submit an enquiry.

Ashlee Taylor

Lawyer

Ashlee graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 2015 with a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Politics and International Relations. She completed her Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice through the College of Law and was admitted to practice as a Barrister and Solicitor in the Supreme Court of Western Australia in 2016.

She also practices in personal injury, employment law and estate matters.

Miriam regularly appears in the District Court and Magistrates Court for both plaintiffs and defendants and has a sound knowledge of court practice and procedure.

Miriam is dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for her clients and has extensive experience in negotiating commercial settlements.

Miriam graduated from the University of Western Australia with a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts in 2014. Upon obtaining her Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, she was admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor to the Supreme Court of Western Australia in 2015.

Marie Morris

Director

Marie graduated from university in 2014 with a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Professional Accounting. Marie completed her post graduate studies at the Australian National University where she obtained a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice. She was admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor to the Supreme Court of Western Australia in 2015.

Marie has advised on numerous complex litigation matters assisting both individuals and private companies to achieve successful outcomes. She is particularly interested in commercial litigation, estate challenges and insolvency.

Marie comes from a litigation background specialising in personal injury and insurance claims where she has gained extensive experience in alternative methods of dispute resolution including mediation, pre-trial conferences and informal conferences. She has also assisted on complex civil trials in addition to high profile criminal trials and appeals.

Marie has appeared in the majority of Western Australian jurisdictions including the Magistrates Court, District Court, Supreme Court, State Administrative Tribunal and WorkCover WA.

She currently sits on the Board of Directors for the WA Rockability Group and is a member of the Law Society of Western Australia and Women Lawyers Western Australia (WLWA).

John Hammond

Director

Admitted to practice in 1985, John has practiced as a barrister and solicitor in Western Australia for over 30 years.

John has extensive experience in civil litigation, commercial disputes, crime, employment law and local government law. He has a vast knowledge of different practice areas and has advised individuals, companies and partnerships in a wide range of commercial litigious and non-litigious matters.

John is an excellent advocate and has appeared as Counsel in most Courts and Tribunals in Western Australia. He has also appeared at the Royal Commissions, local government inquiries and before disciplinary boards.

John is also able to assist with media and public relations, a vital element in the mitigation of damage to personal reputation and corporate risk management.

As Mayor of the Town of Cottesloe (1997 – 2003) and Chairman of the Town’s Town Planning Scheme Review Committee (1999 – 2003), John has worked at length with local government officers and planning consultants.

In 2002, John was awarded the Centenary Medal for service to local government.

John is well known for his role as a commentator on the radio station 6PR and on Channel 9.

John is also a Notary Public.

John is a graduate of the University of Western Australia and has a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Laws and Master of Laws degree.